Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated that large-scale sandstorm began to appear on the 28th from the China. According to the central weather bureau, on the 29th, it affected Nanjing and Shanghai. Environmental Protection Agency predicted that the dust will accompany the northeast wind. It will affect air quality in the early morning on 30th. The air quality in the northern region will turn into an orange level, which will gradually be affected in the afternoon.
In the central and southern regions, the degree of impact varies depending on the northeast wind movement path and rainfall intensity. The air quality in the north of the central part of the city will gradually be getting slow in the evening. In the southern area, the wind speed is slow so that there may be accumulation of pollutants and reminder level of air pollution is orange. On the 31st, the air quality in the north of the central part of the city was generally good to the ordinary level. In the south, the air quality is normal, and good in Hualien and Taitung.
EPA reminded the public to take precautions. Sensitive groups, elderly and children are advised to reduce outdoor activities and should wear masks as going out. Air quality is greatly affected by meteorological conditions, and there are still uncertainties in short-term. Please pay attention to the latest air quality information. People can use the air quality monitoring network information (http://taqm.epa.gov.tw) and Love Environment Information Website (http://ienv.epa.gov.tw) to check the latest air quality, or set different warning alarms through the app of Environmental Instant Messenger to enhance protection and look up for air quality information.
